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ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGE
John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) led by President Karol V. Mason and located steps from Lincoln Center at the cultural heart of New York City. John Jay is an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice and committed to the advancement of justice and just societies around the world. John Jay is an Hispanic-serving institution; it is ranked third in the nation in black student success and is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups.

Founded in 1964, John Jay College is known for preparing its 15,000 students to serve the public interest as ethical leaders and engaged citizens. A public liberal arts institution offering bachelors and master’s degrees and participating in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, the College offers traditional criminal justice-related programs and a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs. These highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Students can choose from 31 majors, 13 master's degree programs, and two doctoral programs. John Jay College seeks faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

POSITION OVERVIEW
John Jay College of Criminal Justice is pleased to announce two positions for lecturers in the Math Foundations and Quantitative Reasoning Program, which is housed in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. The successful candidates will work with the Program Director and a team of faculty to develop and deliver effective foundational math curricula that is designed to promote student interest and learning in mathematics. This is an opportunity for a learner-centered educator who is committed to undergraduate mathematics teaching at the foundational and lower division levels.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in area(s) of expertise, and the ability to teach successfully. Master's degree (strongly preferred) and other qualifications noted below as being necessary for satisfactory performance of job duties.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Three plus years of experience teaching lower division math to urban college students

Evidence of teaching effectiveness

Being a team player committed to the success of undergraduate math education

Interest in the assessment of student learning and the on-going improvement of instruction

Ability to communicate orally and in writing to students, faculty, staff and administrators required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong preference will be given to candidates with:

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

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(1) cover letter to the Search Committee for the Lecturer Position Math Foundations and Quantitative Reasoning Program expressing interest and suitability for the position (maximum 2 pages)
(2) curriculum vitae
(3) a statement of teaching philosophy (maximum 1 page)
(4) three letters of recommendation*

*All applicants are required to upload letters of reference themselves as part of their application as described above.

CLOSING DATE

Review of resumes to begin November 16, 2018.
Posting closes on January 1, 2019.

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